Insights

At Klasse, we love to bring our team together for a good cause, and Pancake Day gave us the perfect opportunity! This year, we combined tasty treats with team-building games,...

Traditionally, breather membranes have been considered indispensable components of external wall systems, providing essential protection against water ingress while allowing vapour to escape.

When it comes to building construction, simplicity and efficiency are key. Klasse G-board, a gypsum-based external sheathing board, is designed to make construction projects easier and more cost-effective. This lightweight...

The Klasse team recently came together for our annual strategy meeting, a day dedicated to reflecting on the past year and setting our sights on the future. We celebrated achievements,...

The Klasse team recently rounded off their 2024 charity events with one last fundraiser. The whole team got together for a fun game of 'Pin the nose on Rudolph'. All...

The 164th edition of Zak World of Façades was held in London, where Klasse was proud to participate as an exhibitor. As one of the industry’s most respected events, Zak...

As buildings face increasingly stringent energy efficiency and environmental standards, rainscreen insulation slabs have become essential for achieving optimal thermal performance.

Stone mineral wool is a high-performance insulation material that has gained popularity for its remarkable thermal, acoustic, and fire resisting capabilities. Manufactured from natural volcanic rock, such as basalt or...

Offsite Expo is widely acknowledged for connecting offsite supply-chain service and product providers with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors and clients who want to be future-ready. With a focus on the technologies...

When it comes to building safety, one critical factor is fire resistance. Construction materials must meet specific standards to ensure they help protect a building in case of a fire....

Klasse are proud to announce that our rainscreen insulation, KlasseROCK®, is now BBA approved. With this certification, users can be absolutely sure that KlasseROCK® has passed the vigorous testing that...

Klasse recently hosted its own 2024 Sports Day at our Hereford site, raising funds for Laureus. The Klasse team took part in four fun events: a three-legged race, bean bag...

To understand the differences between cement and calcium silicate boards, it is important to look at their compositions. Calcium silicate boards are typically made of calcium silicate, a compound composed...

In construction, selecting the right materials for your project is crucial to ensuring safety, efficiency, and durability. KlasseROCK® Rainscreen Insulation is a new product from Klasse that stands out for its exceptional...

Klasse attended the 2024 edition of the Tall Buildings Conference in London. The prestigious event featured only a select few construction partners to exhibit and we were honoured to be...

We can now offer our new CPD seminar, it's available to book today. We launched this new CPD at the RIBA CPD Expo in London, and we're delighted to have...

Team Klasse hosted their second charity event of the year, with everyone getting involved in the fun! We had a paper plane competition, raising money for the European Food Banks...

Gypsum, a naturally occurring mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO₄·2H₂O), has been utilised for thousands of years in construction and decoration. Its use ranges from ancient Egyptian monuments to...

Klasse attended the latest edition of the prestigious Zak World of Facades event in Manchester, being one of only a select few businesses to have a presence on the show...

Glazing, the process of installing glass in windows, doors, and other structures, is a crucial aspect of construction and renovation projects. While the focus often rests on the quality of...

Klasse Group is fully committed to transparency with our products. That's why we're proud to have EPDs for both G-board and C-board external sheathing boards. We firmly advocate for the availability...

For HVAC systems, the importance of insulation cladding cannot be overstated. Beyond just providing a polished finish to ductwork, insulation cladding plays a crucial role in ensuring HVAC longevity. At...

Klasse hosted the first charity event of the year, and the whole team got involved! We all gathered to take part in a Red Nose scavenger hunt, raising money for...

Creating a comfortable and functional building goes beyond its structural integrity and visual appeal. Acoustic comfort plays a crucial role in occupant well-being and productivity, and achieving this requires careful...

After rigorous testing by the British Board of Agrement (BBA), we are pleased to announce that our Klasse C-board is now BBA approved. This certificate acts as a stamp of...

After a exhaustive range of tests, we are proud to announce Klasse C-board is now approved as a carrier for K Rend renders. K Rend are a leading render supplier in the UK and...

In the world of modern architecture and building safety, the importance of fire resistance testing has become a major concern, and this is certainly the case for load bearing walls....

Every January, the Klasse team gathers in Hereford, our hometown, for our annual strategy meeting day. Throughout the day we celebrated 2023 successes, deep dived into our 2024 plans and...

We hosted another charity event at Klasse HQ, a sprout throwing competition in aid of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), who help the vulnerable and those in...

Over the past decade, the unpredictability and prevalence of extreme weather conditions due to climate change have increased dramatically. Scientific studies conducted by the Met Office show evidence that heatwaves,...

There are multiple elements to consider when selecting the correct external sheathing board for a building project – factors such as safety, durability, stability and cost need to be carefully...

NBS Source, developed by the National Building Specification (NBS) in the UK, is a digital platform designed to be your all-in-one resource for building and construction data. It's the ultimate...

There are multiple factors to consider when specifying external sheathing boards – durability, stability and cost all need to be considered. Detailed research is required by specifiers into testing regimes...

The Offsite Expo bring together suppliers, manufacturers and specifiers from the world of offsite and modular construction. Klasse, as an industry leader in external sheathing boards hosted a stand at...

The Klasse team got together in support of the European Lung Foundation, a leading charity in helping patients with lung diagnosis, care and treatment. With a buzz around the office,...

Proper sealing, waterproofing, and reinforcement are essential for the glazing industry. Quality sealing tape is required to achieve the standard needed by manufacturers. KlasseCLOTH is a single sided tape that has...

Fire safety is of paramount importance in any built environment, be it residential, commercial, or industrial. One key aspect of fire safety is the classification of building materials and products...

As a cornerstone in construction projects, aluminium foil tape can play an important part in several areas of construction and building, significantly augmenting performance, durability, and energy conservation. This blog...

In an era of increasing environmental consciousness and sustainable development, the need for transparent information on product impacts has become critical. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) have emerged as essential tools...

The British Board of Agrément (BBA) has been a key player in the UK construction industry since its inception in 1966. With a strong commitment to ensuring safety, quality, and...

When it comes to ductwork insulation cladding and jacketing, finding a solution that not only enhances the look but also provides durability and protection is crucial. KlasseCLAD is a remarkable product...

We take quality and environmental impact very seriously here at Klasse. That is why we are very proud to have ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications. These highlight our commitment to offering...

Klasse now offers a RIBA approved CPD, "Performance Requirements for Sheathing Boards used in Exterior Through-Wall Solutions", request your CPD today with our expert team.

Each January we bring together teams from across Europe to our Herefordshire HQ to celebrate the successes and achievements of the previous year, reward our longest serving team members and...

We share why we believe that the qualities gypsum-based sheathing board possesses make it the number one choice for the construction industry.

We’re going to take a look at just what’s meant by through wall fire testing, what this involves, and why it matters.

We are very pleased to announce that we have been awarded our BBA Certificate for Klasse External Sheathing Boards.

Our first full Klasse Group team gathering since before the COVID-19 outbreak! A memorable day with guest speaker Steve Beckles-Ebusua.